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Rural communities receive boost with new Black Spot funding announcement

Rural communities receive boost with new Black Spot funding announcement

Rural mobile phone coverage will be improved further with the federal government announcing round five of the Mobile Black Spot program funding.

Assurance needed to increase pork supply

Assurance needed to increase pork supply

Reduced numbers could hinder ability to supply rising demand.

Q-fly detected across Vic border

Q-fly detected across Vic border

SA biosecurity experts are working with Agriculture Vic after an outbreak of Qld fruit fly was declared near the SA-NSW-Vic border earlier this week.

Calls for moratorium on new water licences

Calls for moratorium on new water licences

THE Almond Board of Australia is calling for a moratorium on new water use licences while a "capacity review" is undertaken.

Assurance needed to increase pork supply

Assurance needed to increase pork supply

Reduced numbers could hinder ability to supply rising demand.

Opinions sought to shape regional SA's future

Opinions sought to shape regional SA's future

Key stakeholders, communities and individuals across the state will have the opportunity to help shape the future of rural areas, with community forums announced inviting public input into developing SA's Regional Development Strategy.

Domestic market demand to grow for SA pork

Domestic market demand to grow for SA pork

Pork industry leaders have forecast products from Europe and the United States destined for Australia could be diverted to China to cover a supply shortfall

Flashback Friday - July 2009

Flashback Friday - July 2009

Beef breeders had plenty to celebrate with the Alice Springs Show and SA Junior Heifer Expo, while Merino breeders attended Bendigo and the Wudinna expo. There were also plenty of social occasions.

Charity calves bound for Mt Compass sale

Charity calves bound for Mt Compass sale

Organ transplant support charity Herd of Hope is auctioning off its first calves at the Mount Compass market on May 29.

Domestic market demand to grow for SA pork

Domestic market demand to grow for SA pork

Pork industry leaders have forecast products from Europe and the United States destined for Australia could be diverted to China to cover a supply shortfall

Long-awaited falls follow uncertain start

Long-awaited falls follow uncertain start

While there was a worrying lack of rain across the state in the early months of the year falls in the Bordertown area at the weekend had come in the "nick of time".

Calls for moratorium on new water licences

Calls for moratorium on new water licences

THE Almond Board of Australia is calling for a moratorium on new water use licences while a "capacity review" is undertaken.

Flashback Friday - July 2009

Flashback Friday - July 2009

Beef breeders had plenty to celebrate with the Alice Springs Show and SA Junior Heifer Expo, while Merino breeders attended Bendigo and the Wudinna expo. There were also plenty of social occasions.

Q-fly detected across Vic border

Q-fly detected across Vic border

SA biosecurity experts are working with Agriculture Vic after an outbreak of Qld fruit fly was declared near the SA-NSW-Vic border earlier this week.

Charity calves bound for Mt Compass sale

Charity calves bound for Mt Compass sale

Organ transplant support charity Herd of Hope is auctioning off its first calves at the Mount Compass market on May 29.

Long-awaited falls follow uncertain start

Long-awaited falls follow uncertain start

While there was a worrying lack of rain across the state in the early months of the year falls in the Bordertown area at the weekend had come in the "nick of time".

Well polished RM Williams set for possible $500m sale

Well polished RM Williams set for possible $500m sale

French multinational luxury goods conglomerate, LVMH, appears set cut its ties with rural Australia's iconic footwear brand.

Well polished RM Williams set for possible $500m sale

Industry-wide effort needed to retain EU canola export market

Male eggs identified before they hatch

Croppers to outline research needs

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Feed sector also looking at grain imports

Feed sector also looking at grain imports

The livestock sector is conducting a research project into grain devitalisation with a view to being able to bring grain imports upcountry.

Can Grain Prices Keep Going Higher?

Can Grain Prices Keep Going Higher?

Sponsored content: With Australian wheat and barley production down in the most recent harvest, what factors are set to influence our grain prices in the near future?

Import permit shows need for better stocks info

Import permit shows need for better stocks info

The lack of visible grain stocks information means no one can get a clear idea of whether Australia really requires imported wheat.

Farm sector focus turns back to climate risk management

Farm sector focus turns back to climate risk management

Farm lobby groups are once again looking at farm income protection systems in earnest.

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Wool market slips as confidence erodes

Wool market slips as confidence erodes

Wool growers' confidence slipping as wool prices drop to their lowest in six months.

AWI pairs up with David Jones to herd attention on Wool Week

AWI pairs up with David Jones to herd attention on Wool Week

Australian wool and fashion industries come together to celebrate the nation's unique and iconic fibre.

Country Road backs Australian farmers

Country Road backs Australian farmers

Country Road is the first Australian retailer to partner with tech company Oritain to verify traceability claims.

Lamb continues to intensify

Lamb continues to intensify

As winter closes in, lamb prices continue to intensify as does the prevalence of old season lambs entering the market.

Dublin smashes state lamb record

Dublin smashes state lamb record

IT WAS a case of another week, another record broken as heavy lambs sold to $300 at the Dublin market this morning.

Next generation ready to take up Merino Challenge

Next generation ready to take up Merino Challenge

The wool industry's next generation is set to take up the challenge this weekend.

'Immense relief' on live sheep ban threat

'Immense relief' on live sheep ban threat

Sheep producers across Australia feel relief after federal election delivers shock result.

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New index to select more disease-resistant cattle hailed a world first

New index to select more disease-resistant cattle hailed a world first

Angus Australia and the CSIRO have combined to develop a breeding index value to select animals with superior immune systems.

Don't let cheats destroy the success of Angus beef, breeders told

Don't let cheats destroy the success of Angus beef, breeders told

A national Angus conference in Albury has been told the runaway success of Angus beef may be its single biggest risk.

Growth, milk, temperament and structure the focus for Merrimans at Little Range

Growth, milk, temperament and structure the focus for Merrimans at Little Range

Jono Merriman is a longtime buyer at the Herefords Australia National Show and Sale at Dubbo.

Domestic market demand to grow for SA pork

Domestic market demand to grow for SA pork

Pork industry leaders have forecast products from Europe and the United States destined for Australia could be diverted to China to cover a supply shortfall

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Deadline nears to apply for environmental and farming sustainability fencing grants

Deadline nears to apply for environmental and farming sustainability fencing grants

Sponsored content: Landcare and electric fence pioneer Gallagher have joined forces in a new grants program supporting projects delivering environmental or sustainable agricultural outcomes.

Search for a better feeder behind Australian farmer's innovative creation

Search for a better feeder behind Australian farmer's innovative creation

Advertiser content: A farmer's frustration with existing saliva lick feeders drove him to invent a new feeder that would solve the problems he faced.

What impact will the continued dry have on winter cropping?

What impact will the continued dry have on winter cropping?

Agfarm take a look at what the continued dry means for soil health, planting intentions, fertiliser and chemical applications.

Renee Murfett crowned winner of the Multimin Performance Ready Challenge

Renee Murfett crowned winner of the Multimin Performance Ready Challenge

After 12 intensive months of in-depth trace mineral trials conducted by seven farmers around Australia and their mentors, the results of the Multimin Performance Ready Challenge are finally in: Victorian dairy farmer Renee Murfett is the Queen Supreme.

Shearwell helping increase efficiency and producers make better management calls

Shearwell helping increase efficiency and producers make better management calls

EID tags are revolutionising the way we care for our flocks and helping producers make smarter evidenced based management decisions, informed by accurate on the spot data.

Cel-Fi GO for regional connectivity

Cel-Fi GO for regional connectivity

Advertiser content: Improving mobile coverage is one way to ensure rural business' can grow and take advantage of opportunities.

How three Blayney boys turned their stud into an internationally renowned brand

The increased demand for farm to table produce has allowed Rosedale to transform itself from a small family cattle stud into an award winning internationally renowned producer of self branded beef.

What you need to know about Crop Insurance for 2019

What you need to know about Crop Insurance for 2019

Advertiser Content: With winter cropping plans a hot topic in broadacre areas at the moment - and with the mid-range weather still uncertain - we take a look into different forms of crop insurance available in 2019.

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Data focus at Bingara

Data focus at Bingara

Advertiser content: Hugh and Sinclair Munro, are the fourth and fifth generation of the family to farm at Keera, Bingara, NSW, home to Booroomooka Angus.

Meat quality in focus

Meat quality in focus

Advertiser content: Quality meat from high yielding carcases is the objective of Kilburnie Angus stud as they breed bulls for clients who want their cattle to produce quality meat profitably.

Genomic testing boosts data accuracy

Genomic testing boosts data accuracy

Advertiser content: Bogo Merinos is working to boost data accuracy with genomic testing.

Breeding better bulls

Breeding better bulls

Advertiser content: At Circle 8 Bulls, the Cooper family has a clearly focused breeding philosophy that eating quality and fertility are the two most important profit drivers.

Leading the silage industry

Leading the silage industry

Advertiser content: Lallemand offers an integrated silage production approach through the development of forage based feeding systems along with right tools for silage production.

Boost in demand for wool

Boost in demand for wool

Advertiser content: Australian Wool Innovation is the research, development and marketing organisation for the Australian wool industry with a mission to enhance the profitability of the Australian wool industry and to increase the demand for the natural fibre.

Profitability increase through data capture

Profitability increase through data capture

Advertiser content: Shearwell are world leaders in the field of livestock identification and management.

Limousin yields more

Limousin yields more

Advertiser content: Fast growth rates, high yielding carcases and calving ease, are some of the commercial benefits of the Limousin breed of cattle.

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Coopers Couch E4: The tougher the season, the higher the potential for scours

Coopers Couch E4: The tougher the season, the higher the potential for scours

Sponsored Content: Calf scours costs the industry more than $23 million per year. Vet Steph Bullen explains how you can protect your herd.

The Coopers Couch E5: Lice eating away at profits

The Coopers Couch E5: Lice eating away at profits

Sheep lice may be tiny but the financial burden they place upon the industry is gargantuan. With a cool dry season almost upon us, producers cannot afford to ignore this bio-security threat.

The Coopers Couch E3: Ongoing dry creates the perfect storm for Pinkeye

The Coopers Couch E3: Ongoing dry creates the perfect storm for Pinkeye

Sponsored content: Cases of pinkeye are on the rise across the country due to the dry and dusty conditions bought on by drought, but there is a solution.

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Freedom raising $130m to boost dairy nutritional output

Freedom raising $130m to boost dairy nutritional output

Freedom Foods is set to become the world's third biggest producer of specialist dairy nutritional products

ACCC reviewing Saputo's Lion acquisition

ACCC reviewing Saputo's Lion acquisition

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is reviewing Saputo Dairy Australia's proposed acquisition of the cheese business of Lion Dairy and Drinks.

Global dairy prices slip

Global dairy prices slip

The Global Dairy Trade price index fell for the first time since November at Tuesday night's auction but pundits are still optimistic about global prices continuing to improve fro the rest of the year.

Genomics: dairy's quiet revolution

Genomics: dairy's quiet revolution

Genomics has only been around in dairy breeding for a little over a decade but it is already having a profound impact.

South African farm invests despite risk

South African farm invests despite risk

South African dairy farm embarks on extensive modernisation plan despite political uncertainties and lower milk prices.

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Freedom raising $130m to boost dairy nutritional output

Freedom raising $130m to boost dairy nutritional output

Freedom Foods is set to become the world's third biggest producer of specialist dairy nutritional products

Orchardist cops $144,000 penalty for underpaying workers

Orchardist cops $144,000 penalty for underpaying workers

A Swan Hill farming operation deliberately underpaid Malaysian fruit pickers and kept false payroll records

Native title for most of WA's Kimberley

Native title for most of WA's Kimberley

More than 34,000 square kilometres of Western Australia's Kimberley region will receive native title recognition.

Well polished RM Williams set for possible $500m sale

Well polished RM Williams set for possible $500m sale

French multinational luxury goods conglomerate, LVMH, appears set cut its ties with rural Australia's iconic footwear brand.

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Market Chat - May 20

Market Chat - May 20

Records have been broken in lamb markets across SA.

Market Chat - May 13 | VIDEO

Market Chat - May 13 | VIDEO

Stock Journal's ALISHA FOGDEN recaps the saleyard price trends of the past week.

Renee Murfett crowned winner of the Multimin Performance Ready Challenge

Renee Murfett crowned winner of the Multimin Performance Ready Challenge

After 12 intensive months of in-depth trace mineral trials conducted by seven farmers around Australia and their mentors, the results of the Multimin Performance Ready Challenge are finally in: Victorian dairy farmer Renee Murfett is the Queen Supreme.

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Banana growers gather on the Goldy

Banana growers gather on the Goldy

The Australian Banana Industry Congress is happening in Qld.

Flashback Friday - July 2009

Flashback Friday - July 2009

Beef breeders had plenty to celebrate with the Alice Springs Show and SA Junior Heifer Expo, while Merino breeders attended Bendigo and the Wudinna expo. There were also plenty of social occasions.

Market Chat - May 20

Market Chat - May 20

Records have been broken in lamb markets across SA.

Flashback Friday - July 1997

Flashback Friday - July 1997

In July 1997, SA farmers were battling one of the toughest droughts. It was also the Alice Springs show where the state's cattle producers were able to sell some of their top genetics to help lift their spirits.

PAWD tackles kangaroos, drought

PAWD tackles kangaroos, drought

DROUGHT, the Darling River and Menindie Lakes and kangaroo control remain three of the key issues for the Pastoralists Association of West Darling

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Why the opinion polls were always wrong and how we should have spotted it

Why the opinion polls were always wrong and how we should have spotted it

The polls were always wrong; the bigger question is what connects voter to politician in the topsy-turvy new politics.

Why our scientists are hanging out for October 8

Why our scientists are hanging out for October 8

As of October 8, 2019, gene edited plants and animals with knockouts of genes will not be regulated by the Australian government. In this week's The Gauge column, Ian Godwin explains why that's a good thing.

Super funds to help ag reach $100b target

Super funds to help ag reach $100b target

SUPERANNUATION seems to be a pool of money looking for a home, and in my view, agriculture is a good place to park some of it.

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Avocado, mango farm opportunity

Avocado, mango farm opportunity

The Gracemere avocado and mango operation MMM Farm is being offered through an expression of interest process.

Rural property: Kapunda asks $3.1m

Rural property: Kapunda asks $3.1m

The 15,666 hectare Longreach property Kapunda is on the market for $3.1 million.

Mayneland seeks long term lessee

Mayneland seeks long term lessee

A long-term lessee is being sought for the 2942 hectare Rolleston property Mayneland.

Wattle Brae races to auction | Video

Wattle Brae races to auction | Video

The highly regarded Thoroughbred operation Wattle Brae will be auction by Ray White Rural on June 7.

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NZ Coroner finds quad bike protection may have saved dairy worker

NZ Coroner finds quad bike protection may have saved dairy worker

A New Zealand coroners report looks at Australian safety reccomendations

Stoll joins O'Connors offering

Stoll joins O'Connors offering

O'Connors partner with Aussie spray technology company Stoll Boomsprays

Farming systems sowing seeds of change

Farming systems sowing seeds of change

New Flexi-Coil precision air cart

Red herring helmets, kids on quads and roll over protection

Red herring helmets, kids on quads and roll over protection

Quad war: Honda accuse National Farmers Federation of misleading farmers

Unlocking your machines potential

Unlocking your machines potential

John Deere's latest upgrade to CommandCenter unlocks automation features

Planters are hitting the road

Planters are hitting the road

Gason release a narrow fold planter

Precision planting the crop like a boss

Precision planting the crop like a boss

The Boss single disc opener will receive a revamp this year

Row crop planters are going dual purpose

Row crop planters are going dual purpose

Great Western Manufacturing planters